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Carter No.: 602

Handlist description: Wooden kiosk containing shawabti reises

Card/Transcription No.: 602


602. WOODEN KIOSK CONTAINING SHAWABTI FIGURES

POSITION: Lying overturned on floor, S.E. corner of chamber, lid open, six figures fallen out, position near No. 352 but not visible in photos of chamber.

DIMENSIONS: H. 61 cents., 25 cents. wide, and 22 cents. deep.

DESCRIPTION: Wooden kiosk upon sledge, covered with black resin, of rough workmanship, vaulted roof (lid) cut out of one piece of wood, knob on end of roof and front of kiosk for cord and seal (both cord & seal missing).

CONTENTS: 40 shawabti-figures packed in without order or care, and 32 model implements.

For the shawabti-figures see Nos. 602, A to F. For the implements see 602, G.

Card no. 602 relating to Carter no. 602
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